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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 03, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Schedule of Weighted Average Useful Lives [Table Text Block] | During fiscal 2021, our intangible assets were amortized over their estimated useful lives ranging from 2 to 15 years. Amortization is based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset will be consumed or on a straight-line basis when the consumption pattern is not apparent. The weighted average useful lives of our intangible assets were as follows:
| Weighted Average Useful Life (years)
Customer contracts and relationships | 10
Purchased technology | 5
Trademarks | 9
Other | 4

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