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SEGMENT INFORMATION Profitability (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Number of operating segments 3      
Segment Reporting Information        
Total net revenue $ 1,731 $ 1,732 $ 3,410 $ 3,412
Segment Income from operations 210 213 428 430
Segment Total [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Total net revenue     3,410 3,412
Segment Income from operations 314 334 610 622
Life Sciences and Diagnostics [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Total net revenue 577 571 1,168 1,135
Segment Income from operations 76 89 176 171
Chemical Analysis [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Total net revenue 411 401 828 795
Segment Income from operations 90 89 184 170
Electronic Measurement [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information        
Total net revenue 743 760 1,414 1,482
Segment Income from operations $ 148 $ 156 $ 250 $ 281