Q: Does the word "application" mean the same thing in "The application of indexes to tables of data." and "The iPhone application VR+ connects to major social networks."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "scale" mean the same thing in "There are some who question the scale of our ambitions." and "The scale of the map."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "know" mean the same thing in "I know it's time." and "It is vital that he not know."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "place" mean the same thing in "Your place or mine?" and "If you were in my place what would you do?"?

A:
different meanings