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Derivative financial instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts |  |  | 90 days |
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts | $ (3,960) | $ (9,080) | $ 12,179 | $ (12,678)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments | $ 1,792 | $ 10,079 | (18,918) | $ 14,041
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax |  |  | $ (3,611) |

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