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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 2,670 | $ 2,176 | $ 2,701
Additions, net of reversals | 613 | 1,661 | 773
Usage | (835) | (1,291) | (1,311)
Currency translation effect | (40) | 124 | 13
Balance at end of period | $ 2,408 | $ 2,670 | $ 2,176

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