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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts | 90 days |  |
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments | $ (4,937) | $ 1,485 | $ (5,899)
Change in unrealized gain loss on foreign currency derivative instruments | $ 11,207 | $ (7,411) | $ 4,367

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