: 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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Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The machine was a bitcoin ATM kiosk -- one of more than 45,000 across the country.
—ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Deano’s card was used at the ATM at 3150 Cerillos Road.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The man reported to the Sheriff’s Office he had been scammed; the Sheriff’s Office then obtained a warrant and seized $14,120 from the ATM.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
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Nelson left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, billed as the world’s first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The machine was a bitcoin ATM kiosk -- one of more than 45,000 across the country.
—ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Deano’s card was used at the ATM at 3150 Cerillos Road.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The man reported to the Sheriff’s Office he had been scammed; the Sheriff’s Office then obtained a warrant and seized $14,120 from the ATM.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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