diff --git a/src/braket/devices/local_simulator.py b/src/braket/devices/local_simulator.py
index bb1d63832..02b379596 100644
--- a/src/braket/devices/local_simulator.py
+++ b/src/braket/devices/local_simulator.py
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ def run_batch(  # noqa: C901
             shots (Optional[int]): The number of times to run the quantum task.
                 Default: 0.
             max_parallel (Optional[int]): The maximum number of quantum tasks to run  in parallel. Default
-                is the number of CPU.
+                is the number of logical CPUs.
             inputs (Optional[Union[dict[str, float], list[dict[str, float]]]]): Inputs to be passed
                 along with the IR. If the IR supports inputs, the inputs will be updated with
                 this value. Default: {}.