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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 04, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of short-term and long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 6,340	$ 6,190

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- Definition

The fair value amount of short-term and long-term debt, including current maturities, whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

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Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
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