: 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
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
When Tian Tian steps forward, Fang Di seems understandably wary to see her, withdrawing cash from an ATM that’s promptly snatched away by debt collectors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
View Comments Online banking and ATM services will be available.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The victim was told to go to her bank and withdraw $2,500 from her account to pay for the warrant, then to go to a Kroger in Hurst to transfer money to the department via a Bitcoin ATM inside the store.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The heart-pounding video, taken from the guard’s body camera, shows the guard opening the door of his armored truck as the base of the ATM is open, exposing several cash boxes.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
When Tian Tian steps forward, Fang Di seems understandably wary to see her, withdrawing cash from an ATM that’s promptly snatched away by debt collectors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
View Comments Online banking and ATM services will be available.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The victim was told to go to her bank and withdraw $2,500 from her account to pay for the warrant, then to go to a Kroger in Hurst to transfer money to the department via a Bitcoin ATM inside the store.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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