ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2022	May 31, 2022
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes	$ 980	$ 1,297
Collateral received from counterparties to hedging instruments	962	486
Sales-related reserves	950	1,015
Import and logistics costs	626	489
Allowance for expected loss on sale	389	397
Other	2,370	2,536
Accrued liabilities	$ 6,277	$ 6,220

Accrual For Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Losses, Current

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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, excluding taxes, such as accrued salaries and bonuses and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Accrued Import And Logistics Costs, Current

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Fair value of securities received as collateral against derivative assets.

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