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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, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 432,824 | $ 314,992
Measurement period adjustment | (838) | 0
Additions | 59,858 | 117,871
Translation Adjustments | (118) | (39)
Balance, end of year | 491,726 | 432,824
OpenEdge |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 366,819 |
Measurement period adjustment | (838) |
Additions | 0 |
Translation Adjustments | (118) |
Balance, end of year | 365,863 | 366,819
Data Connectivity and Integration |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 19,040 |
Measurement period adjustment | 0 |
Additions | 0 |
Translation Adjustments | 0 |
Balance, end of year | 19,040 | 19,040
Application Development and Deployment |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 46,965 |
Measurement period adjustment | 0 |
Additions | 59,858 |
Translation Adjustments | 0 |
Balance, end of year | $ 106,823 | $ 46,965

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