Automated Teller Machines, electronic banking devices that allow customers to perform basic financial transactions without human assistance. They dispense cash, accept deposits, and provide account information.
Acronym for 'Automated Teller Machine', first introduced in the late 1960s. The term 'teller' comes from the banking profession (from Middle English 'tellen', meaning to count), while 'automated' reflects the machine's self-service nature.
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