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Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | May 02, 2020 | Feb. 01, 2020 | May 04, 2019
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Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |
Carrying value | $ 1,268 | $ 1,239 | $ 1,173
Long-term debt [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |
Carrying value | 1,268 | 1,239 | 1,173
Level 2 [Member] | Long-term debt [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value | $ 1,315 | $ 1,322 | $ 1,213

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