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Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details Numeric) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 01, 2017 | Dec. 02, 2016 | Jun. 13, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2010
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 333.9 | $ 313.8 |  |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Remaining Maturity | 180 days | 180 days |  |
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 105.0 | $ 152.8 |  |
United Kingdom, Pounds | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 34.6 | 33.6 |  |
Japan, Yen | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 45.4 | 46.5 |  |
India, Rupees | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 78.0 | 26.4 |  |
Other Foreign Currencies [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 70.9 | $ 54.5 |  |
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Remaining Maturity | 12 months |  |  |
Fair Value Hedging [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  |  | $ 900.0 |
Derivative, fixed interest rate |  |  | 4.75% |
Notes 2020 [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage |  |  |  | 4.75%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount |  |  |  | $ 900.0

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