1. The first examination or perusal of a text, document, or bill, often done to gain a general understanding before detailed analysis
After an initial reading of the contract, we decided to request more clarification.
Após uma leitura inicial do contrato, decidimos pedir mais esclarecimentos.
2. In legislative contexts, the first presentation of a bill to a legislative body
The bill passed its initial reading in parliament yesterday.
O projeto de lei passou em sua leitura inicial no parlamento ontem.
3. A preliminary interpretation or understanding of something
My initial reading of the situation was that we needed immediate action.
Minha leitura inicial da situação era que precisávamos agir imediatamente.