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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Goodwill and Other Intangibles) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill and other intangibles, net | $ 52,857 | $ 55,400
Trade Name [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Straight-line basis period | 25 years |
Developed Technology [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Straight-line basis period | 5 years |

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- Definition Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets are assets, not including financial assets, lacking physical substance. + References No definition available. + Details
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