SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Basis of Presentation (Details)	Jan. 31, 2019
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Option to purchase additional ownership in equity method investment, as a percent	80.00%

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]

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