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Fair Value Measurements (Changes In Fair Value Of Level 3 Liabilities Representing Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 225 | $ 508
Net additions | 107 | 36
Payments | (102) | (63)
Revaluation impact | 11 | 70
Other | 2 | (1)
Ending balance | 243 | 225
Foreign Exchange Forward |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Change in fair value of the FX contract | $ 0 | $ (325)

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