1. (noun) expertise, competence, proficiency.
He tohu hōnore tēnei mō tōna tohungatanga ki te tuhi i ngā kōrero o nehe, i ngā waiata, i ngā pepeha (TTT 1/8/1930:2132). / This is an Honorary doctorate award for his expertise in writing the historical accounts, songs and tribal sayings.
Synonyms: matatau, matatauranga
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