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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Goodwill Subject To Qualitive Testing | $ 285.0 |  | $ 285.0 |
Goodwill Subject To Quantitative Testing | 100.8 |  | 100.8 |
Amortization | 7.1 | $ 6.6 | 21.6 | $ 18.9
Amortization in cost of goods sold | $ 4.5 | $ 4.7 | $ 13.9 | $ 14.0

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