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For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2022 EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				$ 0.0	$ 49.0
PAIS
Business Acquisition
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		$ 3.3
Maximum payout		1.7			$ 1.7
Solaris
Business Acquisition
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		$ 45.7	€ 41.0
Purilogics, LLC
Business Acquisition
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$ 19.9
Maximum payout	$ 29.0			$ 29.0