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Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts outstanding | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Euro-denominated foreign exchange forward contracts gain | 0 | 0 | 8,000
Foreign currency losses on foreign currency denominated transactions | $ 183,000 | $ 51,000 | $ 836,000
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Long term marketable debt securities maturity period | 1 year |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Long term marketable debt securities maturity period | 2 years |  |

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