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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2020 EUR (€)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Income (expense) related to derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges recognized in other income and expense	$ 3,000,000.0	$ (700,000)	$ (5,500,000)	$ 200,000
Foreign Exchange Forward \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) over the next 12 months	(900,000)		(900,000)
Foreign Exchange Forward \| Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Sell US Dollars and Buy Canadian Dollars
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency contract	147,900,000		147,900,000
Foreign Exchange Forward \| Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Sell US Dollars and Buy Great Britain Pounds
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency contract	2,700,000		2,700,000
Currency Swap and Interest Rate Swap \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) over the next 12 months	2,000,000.0		2,000,000.0
Currency Swap Maturing March 2023 \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency contract	125,000,000		125,000,000		€ 113,000,000.0
Currency Swap Maturing October 2024 \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency contract	150,000,000.0		150,000,000.0		€ 135,000,000.0
Interest Rate Swap \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency contract	$ 125,000,000.0		$ 125,000,000.0