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Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Total revenues | $ 1,741,301 | $ 1,629,838 | $ 1,495,816
Americas Principally U S |  |  |
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Total revenues | 847,458 | 791,568 | 729,933
Europe |  |  |
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Total revenues | 627,524 | 595,850 | 550,811
Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa |  |  |
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Total revenues | $ 266,319 | $ 242,420 | $ 215,072

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