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Description of the interest rate as being fixed or variable, and, if variable, identification of the index or rate on which the interest rate is based and the number of points or percentage added to that index or rate to set the rate, and other pertinent information, such as frequency of rate resets.

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The aggregate fair value amounts of derivative instruments that contain credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position at the end of the reporting period. For nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, the fair value amounts are the carrying value of the nonderivative hedging instrument, including the adjustment for the foreign currency transaction gain (loss) on that instrument.

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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 tranch	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Interest rate description			Term Loan that accrues interest at a variable rate of LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.75% per annum) plus a margin of 4.0%.
Interest rate variable	4.00%
Net liability position of derivatives				$ 11,000,000	$ 15,000,000
Gain (loss) on accumulated other comprehensive income			$ 0
Losses on the forward interest rate swaps designated in a hedging relationship expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings during the next 12 months.			11,000,000
Floor Rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Interest rate variable	0.75%
Term Loan
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Total outstanding debt	$ 2,200,000,000.0
Term Loan \| Floor Rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Interest rate variable	4.75%
Revolving Credit Agreement
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 250,000,000		$ 250,000,000.0
Forward Interest Rate Swap Contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract			1 year
Number of tranches \| tranch		2