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Restructuring - Costs Included in Selling, General & Administrative expenses on Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 88.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 103.2us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 48.7us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Severance and related costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 58.9us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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81.5us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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43.4us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Other      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 29.4us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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$ 21.7us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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$ 5.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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