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
Still, some types of ATM fraud offer far better protections to consumers. Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 According to one complaint filed in Texas and reviewed by PEOPLE, JPMorgan Chase alleged that on Aug. 29, a 'masked man' deposited a check at a Houston-area Chase ATM in the amount of $335,000. David Chiu, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The company offers a white-label, self-service user experience where consumers can dispute any transaction, whether by card, check, ACH, ATM or digital payment. Ryan Lawler, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024 Or a fake keypad could be placed over a real ATM keypad to steal PIN numbers. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 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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