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Revenue - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ 461
Provision | (1)
Billings | (253)
Revenue recognized | 252
Currency translation adjustments and other | (26)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 433
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 392
Billings | 326
Revenue recognized | (251)
Currency translation adjustments and other | (64)
Balance at March 31, 2022 | $ 403

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