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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 04, 2011
Foreign Currency Translation [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts outstanding	$ 7.9
Sales price of property sold to third party		0.8
Pre-tax loss on sale of property		$ 0.1

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The difference between the proceeds received and the carrying value of the long-lived asset. If the proceeds received exceeds the carrying value of the long-lived asset, then there is a gain. If the proceeds received is less than the carrying value of the long-lived asset, then there is a loss.

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