: 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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David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
As of January 1st, Americans should have the right to crypto ATM refunds in Colorado, wide-ranging electronics repairs in Colorado and Washington, and AI system transparency in California, among other things.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 1 Jan. 2026
Among other things, conservatives accused the consultancy of operating as a multibillion-dollar dark money ATM for left-wing causes, allowing foreign money to flow into American politics, and blurring the lines between charitable work and political advocacy.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
In 2012, the company debuted its cupcake ATM, dubbed as the world’s first such device.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The Chávez government took direct control of PDVSA and effectively used PDVSA’s profit as an ATM machine for the military, leading skilled workers to head for the exits.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
As of January 1st, Americans should have the right to crypto ATM refunds in Colorado, wide-ranging electronics repairs in Colorado and Washington, and AI system transparency in California, among other things.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 1 Jan. 2026
Among other things, conservatives accused the consultancy of operating as a multibillion-dollar dark money ATM for left-wing causes, allowing foreign money to flow into American politics, and blurring the lines between charitable work and political advocacy.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
In 2012, the company debuted its cupcake ATM, dubbed as the world’s first such device.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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