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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Change in Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Recorded in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Income (Expense) [Member] |  |
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: |  |
Derivative instrument, gain or loss | $ (34) | $ (47)

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