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Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022
Foreign currency re-measurement loss	$ 1,000,000.0	$ 1,200,000	$ 300,000
Goodwill impairment loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
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PSU
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Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period (Year)	3 years
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, expiration period (Year)	10 years
DSU
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