LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Land, buildings and improvements | $ 1,239,696 | $ 1,181,876 | |
| Computer equipment and capitalized software | 887,637 | 800,990 | |
| Furniture and other equipment | 424,363 | 380,174 | |
| Construction in progress | 151,830 | 176,275 | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total | 2,703,526 | 2,539,315 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | 1,602,112 | 1,421,383 | |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ 1,101,414 | $ 1,117,932 | $ 946,593 |
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems and the amount of gross capitalized computer software costs. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate used for productive use (excluding land held for sale) and long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. No definition available.
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- Definition -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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