“ATM machine” is an example of a redundant acronym — the M already stands for machine, so this phrase means “automatic teller machine machine.” Other examples:
- PIN number = personal identification number number
- GUI interface = graphical user interface interface
- ISBN number = International Standard Book Number number
- SAM missile = surface-to-air missile missile
- LCD display = liquid crystal display display
- CRT tube = cathode-ray tube tube
- HIV virus = human immunodeficiency virus virus
- SCSI interface = Small Computer System Interface interface
- AC current = alternating current current
- RPG games = role-playing games games
This goes for people, too. Jeb Bush’s nickname derives from his initials (J.E.B., for John Ellis Bush). So “J.E.B. Bush” stands for “John Ellis Bush Bush”.