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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade | |
| Synonyms: | atmosphere standard_pressure standard_atmosphere | |
| Related terms: | pressure_unit s.t.p. | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (physics) a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade | |
| Synonyms: | atmosphere standard_pressure standard_atmosphere | |
| Related terms: | pressure_unit s.t.p. | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (computer science,telecommunications,digital communication) a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data | |
| Synonyms: | asynchronous_transfer_mode | |
| Examples: | "ATM is used for both LAN and WAN" |
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| Related terms: | digital_communication | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used | |
| Synonyms: | cash_dispenser automated_teller_machine automatic_teller_machine automated_teller automatic_teller cash_machine | |
| Related terms: | machine | |
| Similar spelling: |
atom Aten atony atone Athan |
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