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Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | 听 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | $ 9,332 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 10 |
| Other | (4) |
| Balance, ending of the year | 9,338 |
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QVC
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听 |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | 听 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 5,312 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 10 |
| Other | 0 |
| Balance, ending of the year | 5,322 |
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E-commerce
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听 |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | 听 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 560 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 0 |
| Other | (4) |
| Balance, ending of the year | 556 |
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TripAdvisor, Inc.
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听 |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | 听 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 3,460 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Balance, ending of the year | $ 3,460 |
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of other (increase) decrease of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) from foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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