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Distribution Of Communications Business (Narrative) (Details) (Communications business, Test & Measurement, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Communications business | Test & Measurement
   
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Merger agreement aggregate consideration number of shares 62.5dhr_BusinessCombinationMergerAgreementAggregateConsiderationNumberOfShares
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Merger agreement percentage of investment ownership 60.00%dhr_BusinessCombinationMergerAgreementPercentageOfInvestmentOwnership
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= dhr_CommunicationsBusinessMember
 
Sales   $ 760us-gaap_Revenues
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