: 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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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
What happened Imagine an ATM that checks your balance, dispenses the money, then deducts the amount from your account.
—Emin Gün Sirer, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
After the first game, the two had to make a trip to the ATM.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There are no foreign transaction fees for purchases, but there is a $2.50 fee for international ATM withdrawals, as well as any applicable fees charged by ATM operators.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Most online savings accounts allow electronic transfers, but ATM access and direct branch access vary widely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
What happened Imagine an ATM that checks your balance, dispenses the money, then deducts the amount from your account.
—Emin Gün Sirer, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
After the first game, the two had to make a trip to the ATM.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There are no foreign transaction fees for purchases, but there is a $2.50 fee for international ATM withdrawals, as well as any applicable fees charged by ATM operators.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for atm
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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