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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 02, 2019 | Nov. 03, 2018 | Nov. 02, 2019 | Nov. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Effective Income Tax Rate, Percent | 33.00% | 24.00% | 31.60% | 24.00%
Decrease In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Within The Next 12 Months | $ 3 |  | $ 3 |
Benefit To Income Taxes If Decrease In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Within 12 Months Are Recognized |  |  | $ 0 |

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