STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 350,000,000
Treasury stock acquired, shares	352,000	1,957,452
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 46.92	$ 42.32
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 105,300,000	$ 105,300,000