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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 7,552 | $ 9,045 | $ 9,801
Charged to Expense | 1,259 | 32 | 2,165
Deductions | 1,336 | 1,572 | 3,074
Currency Effects | (743) | (47) | (153)
Balance at End of Year | 8,218 | 7,552 | 9,045
Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | 45,863 | 41,315 | 39,377
Charged to Expense | 18,694 | 11,718 | 24,767
Deductions | 18,372 | 7,436 | 23,255
Currency Effects | (450) | (266) | (426)
Balance at End of Year | $ 45,735 | $ 45,863 | $ 41,315

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