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Restructuring Charges (Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 3 | $ 38 | $ 8 | $ 40
Asset impairment |  |  | 1 | 17
Asset impairment charges | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10
Measurement & Control Solutions |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 0 | 40 | 1 | $ 40
Asset impairment charges |  | $ 10 |  |
2020 Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 2 |  | $ 6 |

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