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Summary of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 01, 2020 | Nov. 03, 2019
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Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 2,173,722 | $ 2,304,579
US |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | 2,025,140 | 2,140,505
Non-US [Member] |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 148,582 | $ 164,074

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