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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Summary of Sold Receivables Outstanding Balance Net of DPP Asset under Outstanding Securitization Program (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Sold receivables at the beginning of the year | $ 799 | $ 621
Proceeds from sale of receivables | 5,071 | 4,944
Cash collections (remitted to the owner of the receivables) | (5,151) | (4,863)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes | (33) | 97
Sold receivables at the end of the year | $ 686 | $ 799

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