1. The initial sum of money or quantity at the beginning of a transaction, investment, game, or process
The starting amount for the auction was $100.
O valor inicial do leilão foi de $100.
2. The base capital or principal invested before any gains or losses
With a starting amount of $1,000, she invested in the stock market.
Com um valor inicial de $1.000, ela investiu no mercado de ações.