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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses: (Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses, Net Of Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses $ (9,446) $ (6,311) $ (8,208) $ (10,631)
Currency translation adjustments        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses (9,467) (8,003) (6,701)  
Pension and other benefits        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses (2,589) (1,822) (2,880)  
Derivatives accounted for as hedges        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses 241 266 4  
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses        
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]        
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses $ (11,815) $ (9,559) $ (9,577) $ (11,181)