ATM

What Does ATM Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

ATM (At The Moment) is used to emphasize that something is occurring "now" (i.e., at the time of sending the message).

Image for ATM

When I write ATM, I mean this:

The image shows a clock to respresent the current moment.

Summary of Key Points

" Automated Teller Machine " is, by far, the most common meaning for ATM when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ATM
Definition:	At the Moment
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ATM in Sentences

Here are some examples of ATM in sentences:

• We're driving ATM. Text me in 10 minutes.
• Are you in class ATM? I need to see you.

An Academic Look at ATM

ATM is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Ay Tee Em). Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.

ATM is an adverb of time. It modifies a verb to describe when the verb occurs. Due to its meaning, ATM can only be used in the present tense. For example:

• We're driving ATM.
(Here, ATM emphasizes that the verb (are driving) is occurring now.)

Example of ATM Used in a Text

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