The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (30 December 2018):

Visual BASIC Script
VBScript

    (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)