This is the 3883rd most frequent Dutch word.
vervangt
"Vervangt" means "replaces."
Here, 'vervangt' is used to indicate the action of replacing one item with another.
Hij vervangt de oude lamp met een nieuwe.
He replaces the old lamp with a new one.
In this sentence, 'vervangt' signifies the substitution of repetitive physical tasks by software tools.
De software vervangt handmatige processen.
The software replaces manual processes.
Here, 'vervangt' is used to express one individual temporarily taking over the responsibilities of another.