STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 29, 2024	Jan. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount				$ 350,000,000
Stock repurchase program, authorized increase			$ 500,000,000
Treasury stock acquired, shares	945,205	1,566,848
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 50.72	$ 48.73
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 510,400,000	$ 510,400,000