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Revenue (Adjustments to Revenue) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020
U.S. | Sales returns, rebates, and discounts |
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items] |
Revenue, information used to determine revenue recognized, change in accounting estimate, percent (less than) | 2.00%

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