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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Revenue Recognition and Advertising Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Term of subscription-based license agreements (in years) | 1 year |  |
Advertising costs | $ 164 | $ 124 | $ 104
Amortization period of deferred sales commissions | 3 years |  |

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