atm

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

atmosphere; atmospheric
: 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

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

Examples of atm in a Sentence

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Noun
Ellison had already taken out $8 billion at the ATM. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 June 2024 On-site facilities include toilets, showers, fuel, a visitor information center, an ATM, internet access, laundry facilities, a swimming pool, and a general store. Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024 For example, consider features such as number of branches and ATM locations, rates, fees, mobile and online banking capabilities. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 June 2024 Officers in White Settlement received a call from a concerned bystander who saw the woman depositing large amounts of money into a Bitcoin ATM at a convenience store in the 2000 block of South Cherry Lane. Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for atm 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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