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Business Segment, Geographic Area, Product Information and Significant Customer Information - Summary of Goodwill Associated with Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,058,454	$ 586,996	$ 591,047
Vacuum & Analysis [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	196,717	197,126
Light & Motion [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	388,463	$ 389,870
Equipment & Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 473,274

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 350
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