In this case, the subsystems create a dialogue between themselves to determine the status of each other.

Doctors usually perform a needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid to determine the status of the nodules.

It provides a cost-effective technique to determine the status of information security controls, identify any weaknesses and, where necessary, define an improvement plan.

Additionally, population studies are needed to determine the status of the gray brocket in order be better equipped to help it.

In 1990, federal, state, and private organizations joined together to determine the status of horseshoe crabs.