Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 03, 2020	Sep. 03, 2020
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 878	$ 1,001
Work in process	3,878	3,854
Raw materials and supplies	765	752
Inventories	$ 5,521	$ 5,607

Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Aggregated amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed. This amount is net of valuation reserves and adjustments.

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Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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