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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Summary of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 314,992 | [1] | $ 315,041 |
Additions | 117,871 |  | 0 |
Translation adjustments | (39) |  | (49) |
Balance, end of year | 432,824 |  | 314,992 | [1]
OpenEdge |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 248,987 |  |  |
Additions | 117,871 |  |  |
Translation adjustments | (39) |  |  |
Balance, end of year | 366,819 |  | 248,987 |
Data Connectivity and Integration |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 19,040 |  |  |
Additions | 0 |  |  |
Balance, end of year | 19,040 |  | 19,040 |
Application Development and Deployment |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 46,965 |  |  |
Additions | 0 |  |  |
Balance, end of year | $ 46,965 |  | $ 46,965 |
[1] | The Company adopted the accounting standard related to revenue recognition ("ASC 606") effective December 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method. See Note 1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information.

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