1. The starting condition or state of affairs at the beginning of a process, event, or period
The initial situation was chaotic before the reforms were implemented.
A situação inicial era caótica antes das reformas serem implementadas.
2. In mathematics or computing, the starting state or condition from which a calculation or process begins
The algorithm requires setting the initial situation correctly to function properly.
O algoritmo requer definir a situação inicial corretamente para funcionar adequadamente.
3. In problem-solving, the given conditions or starting point of a scenario
Understanding the initial situation is crucial to solving the puzzle.
Compreender a situação inicial é crucial para resolver o quebra-cabeça.