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Stock Repurchase Activities (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Stock Repurchase Program        
Shares repurchased 0 970 2,050 1,973
Average purchase price $ 0.00 $ 36.10 $ 38.90 $ 35.49
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock $ 0 $ 35,000 $ 79,747 $ 69,999
Reissuance of treasury stock 931 1,712 3,519 5,422