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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]
Revaluation of contingent consideration liability		$ (6,069,000)	$ (11,056,000)
Fair value of contingent consideration	$ 2,882,000
Info Trellis Inc [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]
Revaluation of contingent consideration liability		$ 6,100,000	$ 11,100,000
AmberLeaf [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items]
Revaluation of contingent consideration liability	0
Fair value of contingent consideration	$ 2,900,000

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement.

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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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