automated teller machine

au·to·mat·ed teller machine (ôt-mtd)

n. Abbr. ATM

An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services. Also called automatic teller machine, cash machine, money machine.

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automated teller machine

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(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) a computerized cash dispenser Abbreviation ATM

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automated teller machine - an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used automated teller, automatic teller, automatic teller machine, cash dispenser, cash machine, ATM machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks