That's the same as saying "automatic teller machine machine" or "personal identification number number."
2006-07-20 10:59:28 · 12 answers · asked by mikeygp4 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Yeah, I know... it's redundant... but AT Machine or PI Number just doesn't make sense.
Kind of like calling it a Hot Water Heater... hmmm... hot water doesn't need heating.
2006-07-20 11:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they're saying it because they don't realize the M in
ATM stands for machine or the N in PIN stands for Number.
2006-07-20 18:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATM STANDS FOR AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE
THE PIN IS PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
IS JUST EASIER TO USE THE LETTERS
2006-07-20 18:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier to say ATM machine... because it's shorter... also PIN number.
2006-07-20 18:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by WiTcH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right, but thats too many words and letters to say when you can just abbreviate. RIP, LOL, VIN, SIM, SN, ..............
Most people dont say "machine" or "number" after the abbreviated. It's PIN or ATM
2006-07-20 18:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is easier to say "ATM or Pin number".
2006-07-20 18:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by weswe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you just start the trend and say AT machine and PI number
2006-07-20 18:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by woundshurtless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the world has come a long way from the stoneages and techenlogy has made the world lazy so it make sense to shortin the term
2006-07-20 18:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
America is home to slang - we use it to make things easier in everyday life.
2006-07-20 21:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by sanddune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because ACRONYMNOPHILIA is the scourge of the 21st century.....and is causing epidemic brain rot.
2006-07-20 18:51:32 · answer #10 · answered by cyborg1939 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋