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Financial Instruments - Fair Value And Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Financial Instruments [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Cost of sales | [1],[2] | $ 11,248 | $ 11,228 | $ 12,322
Other (income)/deductions—net | [1] | $ (2,116) | $ (1,416) | $ (3,794)
[1] | Amounts may not add due to rounding.
[2] | Exclusive of amortization of intangible assets, except as disclosed in Note 1L. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies: Amortization of Intangible Assets, Depreciation and Certain Long-Lived Assets.

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- Definition The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2(a),(d)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=115205541&loc=SL114868664-224227 + Details
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