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 ## Intent of Data Access Object Factory Design Pattern
 
-The DAO Factory combines the Data Access Object and Abstract Factory patterns to seperate business logic from data access logic, while increasing flexibility when switching between different data sources.
+The DAO Factory combines the Data Access Object and Abstract Factory patterns to separate business logic from data access logic, while increasing flexibility when switching between different data sources.
 
 ## Detailed Explanation of Data Access Object Factory Pattern with Real-World Examples