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Financial Assets and Liabilities - Effects on Changes in Fair Values of Non-Designated Forward Contracts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020 | Apr. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020
Financial Assets And Liabilities [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) recorded in other income (expense), net | $ 1,128 | $ (1,349) | $ 2,257 | $ (1,104)

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