diff --git a/compiler/globals.py b/compiler/globals.py
index 5d553175..216a6a34 100644
--- a/compiler/globals.py
+++ b/compiler/globals.py
@@ -606,4 +606,4 @@ def report_status():
         if OPTS.trim_netlist:
             debug.print_raw("Trimming netlist to speed up characterization (trim_netlist=False to disable).")
     if OPTS.nominal_corner_only:
-        debug.print_raw("Only characterizing nominal corner.")
+        debug.print_raw("Only generating nominal corner timing.")