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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill Roll forward (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill beginning balance   $ 3,025  
Foreign currency translation impact   (29)  
Goodwill arising from acquisitions/adjustments 14 10 53
Goodwill ending balance   3,006  
Life Sciences [Member]
     
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill beginning balance   347  
Foreign currency translation impact   0  
Goodwill arising from acquisitions/adjustments   0  
Goodwill ending balance   347  
Chemical Analysis [Member]
     
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill beginning balance   756  
Foreign currency translation impact   0  
Goodwill arising from acquisitions/adjustments   0  
Goodwill ending balance   756  
Diagnostics and Genomics [Member]
     
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill beginning balance   1,464  
Foreign currency translation impact   19  
Goodwill arising from acquisitions/adjustments   11  
Goodwill ending balance   1,494  
Electronic Measurement [Member]
     
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill beginning balance   458  
Foreign currency translation impact   (48)  
Goodwill arising from acquisitions/adjustments   (1)  
Goodwill ending balance   $ 409