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Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | [1] | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | [1] | Nov. 30, 2017 | Nov. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring expenses | $ 801 | $ 135 | $ 3,993 | $ 2,382 |  |
Restructuring reserve | 2,063 |  | 2,063 |  |  | $ 311
2019 Restructuring Activities |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring expenses | 600 |  | 3,313 |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | 1,710 |  | 1,710 |  |  | 0
2019 Restructuring Activities | Other Accrued Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | 1,700 |  | 1,700 |  |  |
2017 Restructuring Activities |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring expenses | 200 |  | 680 |  |  |
Restructuring reserve |  |  |  |  |  | $ 311
Global workforce reduction (as a percent) (over) |  |  |  |  | 20.00% |
2017 Restructuring Activities | Other Accrued Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | $ 353 |  | $ 353 |  |  |
[1] | The Company adopted ASC 606 effective December 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method. See Note 1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation for further information.

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