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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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May 31, 2013
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May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2013
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May 31, 2012
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Aug. 31, 2012
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| Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |||||
| Restructuring costs | $ 1,500,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 2,000,000 | $ 300,000 | |
| Restructuring reserve | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | 2,900,000 | ||
| Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 0 | $ 4,854,000 | $ 0 | ||
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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