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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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May 16, 2023 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 01, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) Segment shares | Oct. 01, 2022 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash equivalents description |  |  |  |  | Cash equivalents represent highly liquid investments, with original maturities of 90 days or less, while investments with longer maturities are classified as investments. |  |  |
Cash, cash equivalents and investments |  |  | $ 337,000,000 |  | $ 337,000,000 |  | $ 481,000,000 |
Number of reporting units for goodwill impairment testing | Segment |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 7 years |  | 7 years |  | 7 years |
Long-term debt |  |  | $ 2,455,265,000 |  | $ 2,455,265,000 |  | $ 1,524,878,000 |
Foreign currency exposure |  |  |  |  | The Company is a global company that operates in over 35 countries and, as a result, the Company’s net sales, cost of sales, operating expenses and balance sheet amounts are significantly impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. |  |  |
Maturity period of foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |  | The Company periodically aggregates its net worldwide balances by currency and then enters into foreign currency exchange contracts that mature within 90 days to hedge a portion of the remaining balance to minimize some of the Company’s currency price risk exposure. The foreign currency exchange contracts are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. |  |  |
Treasury stock |  |  | 692,000 | $ 155,223,000 | $ 70,433,000 | $ 477,167,000 |  |
Severance costs |  |  | 23,000,000 |  | 27,000,000 |  |  |
Payment of severance costs |  |  | $ 12,000,000 |  | 14,000,000 |  |  |
Percentage reduction in the workforce |  | 5.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity method investment, other than temporary impairment |  |  |  |  |  | 6,000,000 |  |
Gain (Loss) on Investments |  |  |  |  | $ 700,000 | $ 7,000,000 |  |
Purchased Intangibles [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 10 years |  | 10 years |  | 11 years |
Patents and other intangibles [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 8 years |  | 8 years |  | 8 years |
Wyatt Technology LLC [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Payments to acquire businesses, gross | $ 1,300,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional value, derivative asset |  |  | $ 625,000,000 |  | $ 625,000,000 |  |  |
Programs Authorized by Board of Directors [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock shares acquired | shares |  |  |  |  | 0.2 | 1.5 |  |
Treasury stock |  |  |  |  | $ 58,000,000 | $ 467,000,000 |  |
Related to Vesting of Restricted Stock Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock |  |  |  |  | $ 12,000,000 | $ 11,000,000 |  |
January 2019 Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock repurchase program period |  |  |  |  | 2 years |  |  |
Treasury stock shares acquired | shares |  |  |  |  | 15.2 |  |  |
Treasury stock |  |  |  |  | $ 3,800,000,000 |  |  |
Stock repurchase program remaining amount authorized for future purchases |  |  | 1,000,000,000 |  | $ 1,000,000,000 |  |  |
Amended and extended January 2019 Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Increase in stock repurchase program authorization amount |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 750,000,000 |
Stock repurchase program, extension term |  |  |  |  | 1 year |  |  |
Stock repurchase program expiration date |  |  |  |  | Jan. 21, 2024 |  |  |
Held In Currencies Other Than Us Dollars [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash, cash equivalents and investments |  |  | 196,000,000 |  | $ 196,000,000 |  | 336,000,000 |
January 2019 Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock repurchase program authorization amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 4,000,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt |  |  | 1,300,000,000 |  | 1,300,000,000 |  | 1,300,000,000 |
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Fixed Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt |  |  | 1,300,000,000 |  | 1,300,000,000 |  | 1,300,000,000 |
Fair value of fixed interest rate debt |  |  | $ 1,100,000,000 |  | $ 1,100,000,000 |  | 1,100,000,000 |
Maximum [Member] | Purchased Intangibles [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 15 years |  | 15 years |  |  |
Maximum [Member] | Patents and other intangibles [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 10 years |  | 10 years |  |  |
Maximum [Member] | Amended and extended January 2019 Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock repurchase program authorization amount |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4,800,000,000 |
Minimum [Member] | Purchased Intangibles [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 1 year |  | 1 year |  |  |
Minimum [Member] | Patents and other intangibles [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, average useful life in years |  |  | 1 year |  | 1 year |  |  |
Held By Foreign Subsidiaries [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash, cash equivalents and investments |  |  | $ 307,000,000 |  | $ 307,000,000 |  | $ 472,000,000 |

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