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Goodwill and Intangibles - Schedule of Carrying Amounts of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 25, 2018
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite Lived, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 30,246 | $ 30,246
Finite Lived, Accumulated Amortization | (24,630) | (20,457)
Finite Lived, Net Carrying Amount | 5,616 | 9,789
Total intangible assets other than goodwill, Net Carrying Amount | $ 5,616 | 9,789
Minimum [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years |
Technology [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite Lived, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 870 | 870
Finite Lived, Accumulated Amortization | $ (870) | $ (870)
Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years | 3 years
Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | 5 years
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite Lived, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 29,376 | $ 29,376
Finite Lived, Accumulated Amortization | (23,760) | (19,587)
Finite Lived, Net Carrying Amount | $ 5,616 | $ 9,789
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years | 3 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years | 10 years

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