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Revenue - Changes in Deferred Revenue (Detail) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract] |
Deferred Revenue, Beginning Balance | $ 145,344
Deferral of revenue | 102,160
Recognition of deferred revenue | (91,390)
Foreign currency translation | (2,877)
Deferred Revenue, Ending Balance | $ 153,237

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- Definition Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of deferred revenue recognized for transactions arising during the current reporting period. Deferred revenue is a liability as of the balance sheet date related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an Entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. + References No definition available. + Details
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