atm

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abbreviation (1)

atmosphere; atmospheric

ATM

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noun

ˌā-(ˌ)tē-ˈem How to pronounce ATM (audio)
: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)

called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine

ATM

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abbreviation (2)

asynchronous transfer mode

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The establishment is cash only (an ATM is on-site) and doesn’t take reservations. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The cash had apparently been forgotten by a Brink's crew servicing the ATM. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Chase doesn't charge for using another bank's ATM, but that ATM's owner may. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Revolut said on its website that several of its services were partially unavailable, including card payments, topping up balances via bank cards, ATM withdrawals and currency exchange. — CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atm

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First Known Use

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of atm was in 1975

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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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ATM

noun
ˌā-ˌtē-ˈem
: a computerized machine that performs basic banking functions (as issuing cash withdrawals)
Etymology

Noun

automatic teller machine

Medical Definition

atm

abbreviation
atmosphere; atmospheric

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