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ATM

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. (used in digital communications) at the moment. Also atm

  2. automated-teller machine.

atm. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. atmosphere; atmospheres.

  2. atmospheric.

ATM 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. automated teller machine

  2. asynchronous transfer mode: used in digital communications, etc

  3. text messaging at the moment

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atm. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Also: at..  atmosphere (unit of pressure)

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ATM Cultural  

  1. An abbreviation for a utomated t eller m achine. This is a computer terminal that takes the place of a human bank teller and allows the user to access basic bank services, such as making deposits and cash withdrawals from remote locations, twenty-four hours a day.

Usage

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Example Sentences

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Some 14% of shops have turned cashless over the last year, according to a survey of small businesses by the UK's main ATM network Link.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Among victims, authorities say, was an 83-year-old man who went to an ATM in the 2100 block of Colorado Boulevard around noon Jan. 15.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Nor is it a class action over $3 ATM fees that alerts consumers via junk mail.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Banks have already warned of possible disruptions to card payments and ATM withdrawals on New Year's Eve.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

“Yeah, I’m going to stop by the ATM after school.”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

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