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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Acquisitions Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization period of acquired intangible assets (in years) |  | 5 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization period of acquired intangible assets (in years) |  | 7 years |  |
IHS Markit Ltd |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percentage of voting interests acquired (as a percent) | 100.00% |  |  |
Shares to be received (in shares) | 113,800,453 |  |  |
Exchange ratio | 28.38% |  |  |
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes | $ 699 |  |  |
Acquisition-related costs |  | $ 133 | $ 236 | $ 619
Results of operations since acquisition date |  |  |  | 3,799
Operating profit since acquisition date |  |  |  | $ 659
IHS Markit Ltd | Replacement Equity Awards |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Shares to be received (in shares) | 900,000 |  |  |

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