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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Feb. 28, 2013
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2013
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Aug. 31, 2012
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| Restructuring costs | $ 1.0 | $ 0.9 | $ 1.7 | $ 1.4 | |
| Restructuring reserve | $ 1.7 | $ 1.7 | $ 2.9 | ||
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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