Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |||||
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May 31, 2019 |
May 31, 2018 |
May 31, 2017 |
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| Goodwill impairment charges | [1] | $ 374 | ||||
| Intangible assets amortization expense | $ 82 | 87 | $ 91 | |||
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| Goodwill impairment charges | [1] | $ 374 | ||||
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- Definition The aggregate expense 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. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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