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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) votesPerShare shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) shares | Nov. 30, 2022 shares
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock acquired under share repurchase program, shares | 38,896 | 39,187 | 43,327 |
Remaining common stock available for purchase under share repurchase authorizations | 77,700 |  |  | 100,000
Common stock, voting rights | are generally entitled to one vote per share until they have been held by the same beneficial owner for a continuous period of 48 months, at which time they become entitled to 10 votes per share. |  |  |
Common stock, votes per share | votesPerShare | 1 |  |  |
Common stock, votes per share holding period | 48 months |  |  |
Common stock, votes per share after required holding period. | votesPerShare | 10 |  |  |
Common stock, share repurchase, dollar amount | $ | $ 2,854 | $ 2,425 | $ 2,322 |
Share Repurchase Program |  |  |  |
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock acquired under share repurchase program, shares | 38,900 | 39,200 | 43,300 |
Common stock, share repurchase, dollar amount | $ | $ 2,800 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,300 |

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