Meaning of atm in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    atm

    Etymology

    1970s: short for automated teller machine

    Definitions

    1. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
  2. 2. a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds

    Examples

    • « suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data »
    • « ATM is used for both LAN and WAN »
  3. 3. an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used

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