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Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2017 | Feb. 29, 2016 | Feb. 28, 2017 | Feb. 29, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Related Charges | $ 44,927 | $ 2,535 | $ 80,829 | $ 3,888
2013 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 15,945 | 21,695 | 18,027 | 30,957
Restructuring Related Charges | 1,510 | 2,535 | 3,350 | 3,888
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (126) | 613 | (827) | (832)
Cash Payments | (4,723) | (5,793) | (7,944) | (14,963)
Liability, Ending Balance | 12,606 | 19,050 | 12,606 | 19,050
2017 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 12,507 |  |  |
Restructuring Related Charges | 43,417 |  | 77,479 |
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (34,050) |  | (46,705) |
Cash Payments | (7,915) |  | (16,815) |
Liability, Ending Balance | 13,959 |  | 13,959 |
EMS [Member] | 2013 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 15,388 | 20,079 | 17,338 | 28,834
Restructuring Related Charges | 1,440 | 1,757 | 3,280 | 2,993
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (55) | 603 | (744) | (823)
Cash Payments | (4,604) | (5,324) | (7,705) | (13,889)
Liability, Ending Balance | 12,169 | 17,115 | 12,169 | 17,115
EMS [Member] | 2017 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 125 |  |  |
Restructuring Related Charges | 2,536 |  | 8,057 |
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (1,653) |  | (6,723) |
Cash Payments | (537) |  | (863) |
Liability, Ending Balance | 471 |  | 471 |
DMS [Member] | 2013 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 557 | 1,616 | 689 | 1,960
Restructuring Related Charges | 70 | 778 | 70 | 1,014
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (71) | 10 | (83) | (9)
Cash Payments | (119) | (469) | (239) | (1,030)
Liability, Ending Balance | 437 | $ 1,935 | 437 | 1,935
DMS [Member] | 2017 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 2,783 |  |  |
Restructuring Related Charges | 36,502 |  | 48,006 |
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (32,172) |  | (39,749) |
Cash Payments | (3,474) |  | (4,618) |
Liability, Ending Balance | 3,639 |  | 3,639 |
Other |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity |  |  |  | 0
Other | 2013 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance |  |  | 0 | 163
Restructuring Related Charges |  |  |  | (119)
Cash Payments |  |  |  | $ (44)
Other | 2017 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Liability, Beginning Balance | 9,599 |  |  |
Restructuring Related Charges | 4,379 |  | 21,416 |
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity | (225) |  | (233) |
Cash Payments | (3,904) |  | (11,334) |
Liability, Ending Balance | $ 9,849 |  | $ 9,849 |

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