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161 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions (Detail)
(http://www.AmetekInc.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesReconciliationOfLiabilityForUncertainTaxPositions)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0001037868 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31
2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Balance at the beginning of the year
63,800,000  
71,700,000  
55,200,000  
Additions for tax positions related to the current year
5,500,000  
8,800,000  
10,700,000  
Additions for tax positions of prior years
1,500,000  
1,300,000  
16,800,000  
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(3,600,000) 
(7,100,000) 
(1,700,000) 
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities
(3,400,000) 
(8,300,000) 
(400,000) 
Reductions due to statute expirations
(5,900,000) 
(2,600,000) 
(8,900,000) 
Balance at the end of the year
57,900,000  
 
63,800,000  
 
71,700,000