: 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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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Strong customer service No monthly fees Smooth online experience
Note: No ATM access or check-writing available.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The caretaker stole the man’s social security checks and emptied his bank account with ATM withdrawals.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Connex Credit Union has issued a statement involving an interruption with ATM and in-branch services at their eight branches.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Los Angeles police are looking for two men who stole an ATM in broad daylight downtown on Thursday.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Strong customer service No monthly fees Smooth online experience
Note: No ATM access or check-writing available.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The caretaker stole the man’s social security checks and emptied his bank account with ATM withdrawals.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Connex Credit Union has issued a statement involving an interruption with ATM and in-branch services at their eight branches.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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