Definitions

1. noun

a small group of people forming the core of an organization, especially a group of soldiers or police officers.

“The new police force was established with a core cadre of experienced officers.”

2. noun

the core of a system or organization, including its most important or influential members.

“The company’s cadre of top executives made the key decisions.”

3. noun

a group of people trained or employed to perform a particular task or function.

“The research institution had a cadre of skilled scientists working on the project.”

4. verb

to provide or form the core of an organization or system.

“The new policy will help cadre the team with more resources.”

5. verb

to train or employ a group of people to perform a particular task or function.

“The company will cadre the new recruits to work on the project.”