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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Changes in Deferred Revenue Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 508 | $ 422
Customer deposits and billings | 514 | 342
Revenue recognized in the period | (421) | (334)
Translation | 4 | (2)
Balance at end of period | $ 605 | $ 428

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