Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Other intangible assets | $ 5,811 | $ 6,063 | |
Intangible assets subject to amortization | 2,846 | 3,114 | |
Intangible assets not subject to amortization | 2,965 | 2,949 | |
Amortization of Purchased Intangibles | $ 290 | $ 305 | $ 339 |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated amortization of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets classified as other. No definition available.
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