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Other assets impairments, restructuring and other items - Summary of Restructuring Accruals (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ (233) |
Provision | (32) |
Utilization and other | 66 | [1]
Ending balance | (199) |
Employee termination costs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | (204) |
Provision | (20) |
Utilization and other | 32 | [1]
Ending balance | (192) |
Other [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | (29) |
Provision | (12) |
Utilization and other | 34 | [1]
Ending balance | $ (7) |
[1] | Includes adjustments for foreign currency translation.

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