Simple Definition of ATM

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ATM

noun

plural ATMs
: a machine that people use to get money from their bank accounts by using a special card
often used before another noun
ATM cards/machines

Note: ATM is an abbreviation of "automatic teller machine."

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“ATM.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ATM. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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