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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Total revenues | $ 2,314 | $ 2,159 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 418 | 378 |
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QVC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,932 | 1,835 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 390 | 363 |
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E-commerce [Member]
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| Total revenues | 382 | 324 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 34 | 29 |
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | 816 | 728 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 103 | 84 |
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Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (6) | (14) |
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equity method elimination [Member]
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| Total revenues | (816) | (728) |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (103) | $ (84) |
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- Definition
Adjusted OIBDA is defined by the Company as revenue less operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separateley reported litigation settlements and restructurings and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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