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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Summary) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | $ 156,586 | $ 25,914 | $ 36,902
EMS |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 61,900 | 21,500 | 16,300
DMS |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 75,600 | 2,600 | 16,600
Non-allocated charges |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 19,100 | 1,800 | 4,000
Employee severance and benefit costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 94,031 | 16,029 | 16,269
Employee severance and benefit costs | Reduction of Worldwide Workforce |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 56,600 |  |
Restructuring reserve | 35,800 |  |
Lease costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 7,666 | (41) | 1,596
Asset write-off costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 32,945 | (3,566) | 16,264
Other costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | $ 21,944 | $ 13,492 | $ 2,773

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