: 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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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The arrival of the ATM famously led to the employment of more bank tellers, just as the introduction of Excel swelled the ranks of accountants and Photoshop spiked demand for graphic designers.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
There is also an ongoing case filed against two men accused of targeting Asian women, including one woman who had just exited a bank when she was robbed and one victim who was robbed while using the bank’s outdoor ATM, according to the release.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Of the current three inside linebackers — Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, Dre Greenlaw — the Broncos must keep one, then head to the ATM and pursue Jacksonville free agent Devin Lloyd.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
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Plus, your account comes with an ATM card with no ATM fees.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The arrival of the ATM famously led to the employment of more bank tellers, just as the introduction of Excel swelled the ranks of accountants and Photoshop spiked demand for graphic designers.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
There is also an ongoing case filed against two men accused of targeting Asian women, including one woman who had just exited a bank when she was robbed and one victim who was robbed while using the bank’s outdoor ATM, according to the release.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Of the current three inside linebackers — Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, Dre Greenlaw — the Broncos must keep one, then head to the ATM and pursue Jacksonville free agent Devin Lloyd.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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