Number of times one amount is contained in another; ratio of two numbers. quotient, n the number of times one amount is contained in another. quotient. a number obtained by division. the heat evolved (in calories) divided by the oxygen consumed (in milligrams) in a metabolic process. see respiratory quotient.
Definition - What does Visual Basic Script (VBScript) mean? Visual Basic Script (VBScript) is a component-based scripting language developed by Microsoft. It is a light version of Visual Basic with a fast interpreter for use on Microsoft platforms. VBScripts use the Component Object Model (COM) to access the features of the environment where they are running.
Programming language interface designed by Microsoft Corporation to allow users to modify code written in the simple programming language known as Basic. Visual Basic seeks to alleviate the extensive programming knowledge required to develop complex applications. This programming language does have the capability of creating executable files and ActiveX controls. The first version of Visual Basic was introduced in 1991 and the last updated version was released in 1998.