The text discusses Gottlob Frege's influential distinction between sense and meaning (reference). The author explains that while different expressions, such as the 'Morning Star' and the 'Evening Star,' may share the same meaning by referring to the same object, their sense remains distinct. The passage contrasts Frege's terminological proposal with the etymology of the German word 'Bedeutung' and the Czech word 'význam,' suggesting that the Czech term aligns more naturally with the concept of designation. Furthermore, the document critically examines the limitations of narrowing the definition of 'meaning' solely to reference. In everyday language, 'meaning' often encompasses the broader significance of entire texts, actions, or events. The author questions whether Frege's restrictive approach is sufficiently functional for advanced philosophical inquiry or if it is too mechanistic in its attempt to derive overall sense from individual meanings. This methodological concern is vital for understanding the relationship between linguistic signs and their interpretation.