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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Changes in Deferred Revenue Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 422 | $ 257
Customer deposits and billings | 1,656 | 1,267
Revenue recognized in the period | (1,541) | (1,192)
Deferred revenue from business acquisitions |  | 99
Translation and other | (29) | (9)
Balance at end of period | $ 508 | $ 422

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