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Rule "ATM machine (ATM)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: ATM machine (ATM)
Message: This phrase is redundant ('M' stands for 'machine'). Use simply <suggestion>\1\2</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • ATM Machine Comparison Guide
    Correction suggestion: ATM
  • Criminals are stealing money from ATM machines by blowing them up.
    Correction suggestion: ATMs
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • ATMs are quite common in the Netherlands,
ID: ATM_MACHINE [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-25 22:33:08 +0200)