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Derivatives - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Maximum period for hedging a portion of forecasted foreign currency denominated intercompany sales of inventory | 18 months |
Accumulated other comprehensive income realization period | 12 months |
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Gross notional values of outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts | $ 521.6 | $ 176.2
Other Expense, Net [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value loss | $ 7.5 |

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