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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Other Intangible Asset Impairment Charges Allocated to Reporting Segments (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Impairment of intangible assets | $ 4,426.8
Food and Appliances Segment [Member] |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Impairment of intangible assets | 1,746.7
Home and Outdoor Living Segment [Member] |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Impairment of intangible assets | 2,434.1
Learning and Development Segment [Member] |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Impairment of intangible assets | $ 246.0

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