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RETIREMENT PLANS AND POST RETIREMENT PENSION PLANS (Details) (Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2015
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Jan. 31, 2014
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| Pensions (U.S. Plans) | ||
| Defined Benefit Plans Contributions | ||
| Contributions to defined benefit plans | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Estimated future employer contributions in remainder of current fiscal year | 15 | |
| Pensions (Non-U.S. Plans) | ||
| Defined Benefit Plans Contributions | ||
| Contributions to defined benefit plans | 5 | 7 |
| Estimated future employer contributions in remainder of current fiscal year | $ 21 | |
| Employees hired before November 1, 2014 | ||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Maximum employer match in the Agilent 401(k) plan | 4.00% | |
| Employees hired on or after November 1, 2014 | ||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Maximum employer match in the Agilent 401(k) plan | 6.00% | |