diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed (if any) and any
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-⚠️ Important: Pull requests that implement a new feature *should almost always target an existing feature request*. This is in order to balance the work of implementing and maintaining new features vs. community-interest. If that is not currently the case, please open a feature request instead of this PR to gather feedback from both users and the project maintainers.
+⚠️ Important: Pull requests that implement a new feature or enhancement *should almost always target an existing feature request* with evidence of community interest and discussion. This is in order to balance the work of implementing and maintaining new features / enhancements. If that is not currently the case, please open a feature request instead of this PR to gather feedback from both users and the project maintainers.
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 Closes #(issue or discussion)
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ NOTE: Please check only one box!
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 - [ ] Bug fix: non-breaking change which fixes an issue.
-- [ ] New feature: non-breaking change which adds functionality. _Please read the important note above._
+- [ ] New feature / Enhancement: non-breaking change which adds functionality. _Please read the important note above._
 - [ ] Breaking change: fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected.
 - [ ] Documentation only.
 - [ ] Other. Please explain: