STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 350,000,000
Treasury stock acquired, shares	335,500	495,000
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 34.85	$ 34.34
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 333,000,000	$ 333,000,000