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Revenue Recognition - Deferred Revenue (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward] |
Balance at period start | $ 177,246
Billings and other | 458,199
Revenue recognized | (442,150)
Balance at period end | $ 193,295

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