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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Purchased Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | 11 years |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 624 | $ 605
Accumulated Amortization | (442) | (395)
Net Carrying Amount | 182 | 210
Trade names |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 51 | 51
Net Carrying Amount | $ 51 | 51
Contractual agreements and customer relationships |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | 12 years |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 304 | 302
Accumulated Amortization | (217) | (200)
Net Carrying Amount | $ 87 | 102
Intellectual property |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | 8 years |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 191 | 174
Accumulated Amortization | (169) | (164)
Net Carrying Amount | 22 | 10
Trade names |  |
Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 78 | 78
Accumulated Amortization | (56) | (31)
Net Carrying Amount | $ 22 | $ 47

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