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