ATM
abbreviation
(used in digital communications) at the moment. Also atm
ATM
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atm.
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American
abbreviation
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atmosphere; atmospheres.
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atmospheric.
atm.
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British
abbreviation
ATM
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British
abbreviation
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automated teller machine
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asynchronous transfer mode: used in digital communications, etc
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text messaging at the moment
ATM
Cultural
Usage
What else does ATM mean? In the world of personal banking, ATM is an abbreviation for automated teller machine. In digital communication, ATM is short for at the moment, usually written in lowercase as atm. How is ATM pronounced?[ ey-tee-em ]What are some other forms of ATM?atmWhat are some other words related to ATM?cashpointrnwyd
Example Sentences
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He also sang about how Strategy was using the equity market “with pride” as an ATM to pay for the company’s bitcoin purchases.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
And one Sydney Morning Herald columnist proclaimed: "Australia was good to Harry and Meghan. Now they want to use us as an ATM."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
NCR Atleos rallied 12% after Brink’s agreed to buy the ATM provider.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
An ATM con that involves some snooping, some acting and some sleight-of-hand is being carried out across Southern California, police say.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s been more than two weeks and she hasn’t turned on her phone, hasn’t used a credit card, hasn’t withdrawn money from an ATM.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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