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Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary of Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Nov. 30, 2017
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss |  |  |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 574 | $ 498 | $ 741
ASC 606 adjustment | 0 | 88 | 0
Charge to costs and expenses | 606 | 216 | 204
Write-offs and other | (457) | (232) | (437)
Translation adjustments | (56) | 4 | (10)
Ending balance | 667 | 574 | 498
Allowance for Sales Credit Memos |  |  |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 266 | 178 | 402
ASC 606 adjustment | 0 | 41 | 0
Charge to costs and expenses | (60) | 46 | (158)
Write-offs and other | (46) | 0 | (69)
Translation adjustments | (2) | 1 | 3
Ending balance | $ 158 | $ 266 | $ 178

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