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Derivative financial instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2023 | Jan. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts | 90 days |
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts | $ 16,139 | $ (3,598)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments | $ (20,710) | $ 3,962

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