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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Cash equivalents maturity period, days | 90 days |
Cash equivalents | $ 204.0 | $ 227.6

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