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 | parameter | type | note |
 |:--------------:|:------:|-------|
-| taskName | string | An alias for the task function within the the task system. Not needed when using named functions for `taskFunction`. |
+| taskName | string | An alias for the task function within the task system. Not needed when using named functions for `taskFunction`. |
 | taskFunction<br />**(required)** | function | A [task function][task-concepts] or composed task - generated by `series()` and `parallel()`. Ideally a named function. [Task metadata][task-metadata-section] can be attached to provide extra information to the command line. |
 
 ### Returns