diff --git a/xep-0045.xml b/xep-0045.xml
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--- a/xep-0045.xml
+++ b/xep-0045.xml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 <xep>
 <header>
   <title>Multi-User Chat</title>
-  <abstract>This document defines an XMPP protocol extension for multi-user text conferencing.</abstract>
+  <abstract>This specification defines an XMPP protocol extension for multi-user text chat, whereby multiple XMPP users can exchange messages in the context of a room or channel, similar to Internet Relay Chat (IRC). In addition to standard chatroom features such as room topics and invitations, the protocol defines a strong room control model, including the ability to kick and ban users, to name room moderators and administrators, to require membership or passwords in order to join the room, etc.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0045</number>
   <status>Draft</status>