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Service Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2019
Service Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue performance obligations timing | the Company defers revenue associated with these performance obligations, which exceed one year, and subsequently recognizes these as future services are provided, over approximately three years to four years |
Impairment loss | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0
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Revenue performance obligations timing, years | 3 years |
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Revenue performance obligations timing, years | 4 years |

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