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ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Acquired Intangible Assets Fair Value and Weighted-Average Useful Life (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 242.7
Purchased data files |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 64.3
Weighted-average useful life | 5 years 7 months 6 days
Customer relationships |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 172.9
Weighted-average useful life | 10 years
Acquired software and technology |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 0.5
Weighted-average useful life | 5 years
Trade names and other intangible assets |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 4.8
Weighted-average useful life | 2 years
Non-compete agreements |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 0.2
Weighted-average useful life | 5 years

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