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Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | 听 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | $ 5,872 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (53) |
| Impairment and other | (10) |
| Balance, end of the year | 5,809 |
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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 | (53) |
| Balance, end of the year | 5,259 |
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Digital commerce
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听 |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | 听 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 560 |
| Impairment and other | (10) |
| Balance, end of the year | $ 550 |
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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 loss from the write-down 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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- Details
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) from foreign currency translation 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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