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Revenues - Changes in Accrued Product Warranty Obligation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 26,487 | $ 27,478 | $ 27,839
Accruals for warranties issued during the year | 23,308 | 11,414 | 11,518
Settlements made during the year | (14,219) | (11,835) | (13,669)
Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the year | 1,511 | (570) | 1,790
Balance at the end of the year | $ 37,087 | $ 26,487 | $ 27,478

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