Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Feb. 17, 2013	Feb. 12, 2012	Feb. 17, 2013	Feb. 12, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$ 66	$ 58	$ 159	$ 134
Less recognized income tax benefit	(22)	(19)	(53)	(44)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	$ 44	$ 39	$ 106	$ 90

The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 95

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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