SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Additional Information (Details) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Shares issued during period \| shares	1.4
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 34.19
Performance share units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 38.50
Maximum percentage of target value	100.00%
Performance share units \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Final number of shares awarded of each grant's target	0.00%
Performance share units \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Final number of shares awarded of each grant's target	150.00%

The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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