1. A preliminary examination or assessment conducted at the beginning of a project, investigation, or process to gather baseline information
The initial survey of the property revealed several structural issues.
O levantamento inicial da propriedade revelou vários problemas estruturais.
2. The first systematic collection of data or opinions from a group of people to establish starting conditions
An initial survey of employees showed low satisfaction levels.
Um levantamento inicial dos funcionários mostrou baixos níveis de satisfação.