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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Business Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Net book value, beginning balance | $ 3,553 |
Foreign Exchange and Other | (28) |
Gross Carrying Amount |  | $ 8,625
Accumulated Impairment Charges |  | (5,100)
Net book value, ending balance | 3,553 | 3,525
Home Appliances |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Net book value, beginning balance | 0 |
Foreign Exchange and Other | 0 |
Gross Carrying Amount |  | 569
Accumulated Impairment Charges |  | (569)
Net book value, ending balance | 0 | 0
Commercial Solutions |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Net book value, beginning balance | 747 |
Foreign Exchange and Other | 0 |
Gross Carrying Amount |  | 1,241
Accumulated Impairment Charges |  | (494)
Net book value, ending balance | 747 | 747
Home Solutions |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Net book value, beginning balance | 164 |
Foreign Exchange and Other | 0 |
Gross Carrying Amount |  | 2,567
Accumulated Impairment Charges |  | (2,403)
Net book value, ending balance | 164 | 164
Learning and Development |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Net book value, beginning balance | 2,642 |
Foreign Exchange and Other | (28) |
Gross Carrying Amount |  | 3,460
Accumulated Impairment Charges |  | (846)
Net book value, ending balance | 2,642 | 2,614
Outdoor and Recreation |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Net book value, beginning balance | 0 |
Foreign Exchange and Other | 0 |
Gross Carrying Amount |  | 788
Accumulated Impairment Charges |  | (788)
Net book value, ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0

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