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Contingencies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Warranty Accrual Activity Table
Roper's financial statements include accruals for potential product liability and warranty claims based on its claims experience. Such costs are accrued at the time revenue is recognized. A summary of the warranty accrual activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is presented below (in thousands):


Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
14,336
 
Additions charged to costs and expenses
 
 
3,305
 
Deductions
 
 
(4,072
)
Other
 
 
(41
)
Balance at March 31, 2014
 
$
13,528