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

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ATM 2 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 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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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

And while physical branches may be closed on Monday, you can always visit an ATM or use your banking app for transactions like sending or receiving payments, depositing checks or withdrawing cash.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Here, the drop‑off is "near a public bank ATM", which is not immediately visible.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

“I went to the ATM yesterday, so I should have enough…. Yep.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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