The values assumed by the variables in a system, model, or simulation at the beginning of some specified duration of time. Contrast with: boundary condition; final condition. [DIS]
Amaxabiso athelekelelwa zinguqunguquko kwinkqubo, kwimodeli, okanye kwimfaniso ekuqaleni kwexesha elithile elichaziweyo. Ngokuphikisanayo: nomqathango womda; umqathango wokugqibela. [DIS]