Problem: Sentence1: I read this address as a satire.
Sentence2: I can read his feelings in his face.
Q: Does the term read mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: The ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded.
Sentence2: The ball rolled into the corner pocket.
Q: Does the term ball mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Reduce an image.
Sentence2: Reduce one's standard of living.
Q: Does the term reduce mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: The arrangement of the furniture.
Sentence2: A flower arrangement.
Q: Does the term arrangement mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings