diff --git a/core/compiler/test/redefine.factor b/core/compiler/test/redefine.factor
index 4f0c18dfd2..6e652df877 100755
--- a/core/compiler/test/redefine.factor
+++ b/core/compiler/test/redefine.factor
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ DEFER: g-test-3
 
     "IN: temporary USE: math GENERIC: g-test-1 ( x -- y ) M: integer g-test-1 3 + ;" eval
 
-    \ g-test-3 word-xt eq?
+    \ g-test-3 word-xt =
 ] unit-test
 
 DEFER: g-test-5