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Contract Assets and Liabilities - Summary of net asset position for contracts in process (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Unbilled revenue | $ 129,850 | $ 111,153
Deferred revenue | (27,065) | (57,051)
Net asset position for contracts in process | $ 102,785 | $ 54,102

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- Definition Its represent the contract with customer, liability excluding provision for loss on contracts, current. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the net costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount received for services rendered and products shipped, but not yet billed, for non-contractual agreements due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. + References No definition available. + Details
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