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.
1 Visual Basic for Applications or VBA is a computer programming language which is used to control Microsoft Office products or any other program for that matter that is VBA compatible.2  VBA programs are also referred to as macros, VBA Macros, Excel macros, Word macros... VBA on the other hand is very easy to operate and learn and can be used as a jumping off point to get into VB.NET once you have used it for a bit. 2  VBA is used to control a program's functionality automating hundreds of tasks at once, performing calculations...etc.