Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Visual BASIC Script
     
         (VBScript) Microsoft's {scripting language} which
        is an extension of their {Visual Basic} language.  VBScript
        can be used with {Microsoft Office} applications and others.
        It can also be embedded in {web pages} but can only be
        understood by {Internet Explorer}.
     
        Visual Basic is a {BASIC} variant with {object-oriented}
        features.  Objects include applications, windows and
        selections.
     
        [Relationship with {ASP}?  {VBA}?]
     
        (1998-07-05)