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Summary of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Units Activity (Detail) - The 2005 Plan and The 2015 Plan - Employee Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units [Member] - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Available for grant at beginning date	14,260	15,787	17,387
Restricted stock units granted	(1,692)	(1,584)	(1,622)
Restricted stock units forfeited	57	57	22
Available for grant at ending balance	12,625	14,260	15,787

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Available For Grant Forfeited Or Cancelled In Period

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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