Amortization of Intangible Assets Including Amortization of Software Development Intangible Assets.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale.

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Long-Lived Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Apr. 04, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020	Jul. 04, 2021	Oct. 03, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 11.3		$ 10.5		$ 34.2	$ 31.1
Amortization of intangible assets including amortization of software development	10.5		$ 16.6		$ 30.8	$ 49.6
Impairment of assets to write down to fair value	$ 2.3
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of assets to write down to fair value				$ 3.6
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of assets to write down to fair value		$ 3.4