diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -62,7 +62,14 @@ Eg: `curl ... | NVM_DIR=/usr/local/nvm bash` for a global install.
 
 <sub>*NB. The installer can use `git`, `curl`, or `wget` to download `nvm`, whatever is available.*</sub>
 
-**Note:** On OS X, if you get `nvm: command not found` after running the install script, one of the following might be the reason:-  
+**Note:** On Linux, after running the install script, if you get `nvm: command not found` or see no feedback from your terminal after you type:
+
+```sh
+command -v nvm
+```
+simply close your current terminal, open a new terminal, and try verifying again.
+
+**Note:** On OS X, if you get `nvm: command not found` after running the install script, one of the following might be the reason:-
  - your system may not have a [`.bash_profile file`] where the command is set up. Simply create one with `touch ~/.bash_profile` and run the install script again
  - you might need to restart your terminal instance. Try opening a new tab/window in your terminal and retry.