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Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 03, 2021	Nov. 27, 2020	Nov. 29, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Maximum percentage of eligible employee contribution to retirement savings plan	65.00%
Percentage of employer matching contribution to retirement savings plan	50.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	6.00%
Employer's conribution to retirement savings plan	$ 64	$ 59	$ 52
Board of Directors and Certain Executives [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan for certain executives and Board of Director Members
Maximum percentage of base salary contribution to deferred compensation plan	75.00%
Maximum percentage of other specified compensation contribution to deferred compensation plan	100.00%
Deferred compensation plan assets	$ 151	117
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	$ 174	$ 137

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