automatic teller

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automatic teller

A person uses an automatic teller to withdraw cash.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A self-service banking machine: An electronic device, typically located outside or inside a bank or other public place, that allows customers to perform basic financial transactions without the assistance of a bank teller. These transactions commonly include withdrawing cash, checking account balances, and depositing funds, using a personal coded card (ATM card, debit card, or credit card) and a personal identification number (PIN).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • I need to get some cash; I'll stop at the automatic teller on the way home.
    • The automatic teller was out of service, so I had to go inside the bank.
    • Most automatic tellers allow you to withdraw money in multiple denominations.
Advanced Usage
  • "at the automatic teller": Describes the location where a transaction is performed.
    • She was waiting in line at the automatic teller.
  • "automatic teller machine (ATM)": The full, formal name for the device. "ATM" is the common acronym.
    • The sign indicated the location of an automatic teller machine.
Variants and Related Words
  • ATM (noun): The standard and most common abbreviation for "automatic teller machine" or "automated teller machine."
    • Is there an ATM near here?
  • Cash machine (noun): A common synonym, especially in British English.
    • I'll get some money from the cash machine.
  • Automated teller machine (noun): A variant of the full term, with "automated" being interchangeable with "automatic."
Synonyms
  • ATM: Automated Teller Machine.
  • Cash dispenser: Emphasizes the primary function of dispensing cash.
  • Bank machine: A general term indicating its connection to banking services.
Related Phrases
  • Use an automatic teller: To operate the machine for a transaction.
    • Do you know how to use an automatic teller?
  • Automatic teller card: The card used to access the machine (e.g., debit card, ATM card).
    • Don't forget your automatic teller card and PIN.
Notes
  • The term "automatic teller" is often used in its shortened form "ATM" in everyday conversation. The full phrase is more formal or descriptive.
  • While the core function is dispensing cash, modern machines offer additional services like deposits, transfers, and bill payments.
automatic teller

A person uses an automatic teller to withdraw cash.

Noun
  1. an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used

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