Segment and Geographic Area Information - Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 22, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Operating Earnings | $ 4,532 | $ 3,650 | $ 1,564 | |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ (14) | (63) | (167) | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | (1,936) | (2,178) | (1,975) | |
| Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | 4,077 | 2,873 | 2,231 | |
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| Operating Earnings | 8,290 | 7,914 | 6,916 | |
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| Corporate functions and benefit plan costs | (468) | (618) | (506) | |
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| Net interest expense | (576) | (721) | (780) | |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (63) | (167) | ||
| Share-based compensation | (519) | (477) | (406) | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | (1,936) | (2,178) | (1,975) | |
| Other, net | (651) | (880) | (1,018) | |
| Charges for restructuring actions and other cost reduction initiatives | $ 215 | $ 153 | $ 384 | |
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- Definition The aggregate expense (excluding discontinued operations) charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. No definition available.
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- Definition The reconciling item from aggregate segment operating income or loss to consolidated earnings or loss before income tax expense or benefit, related to corporate functions and benefit plan costs. No definition available.
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- Definition The reconciling item from segment operating income or loss to consolidated earnings or loss before income tax expense or benefit, related to net other income or expenses. No definition available.
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- Definition Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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