Other Income (Expense), Net - Components of Other Income (expense), Net (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 31, 2013		Oct. 31, 2012
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 1,302		$ 1,891		$ 1,567
Interest expense	(1,895)		(1,696)		(1,991)
Gain (loss) on assets related to deferred compensation plan	10,856		18,453		7,498
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	1,195		6,026		1,676
Other, net(1)	11,967	[1]	4,499	[1]	2,361	[1]
Total	$ 23,425		$ 29,173		$ 11,111

[1] Refer to Note 6. Fair Value Measures.