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Recognized Amounts in Interest Expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Related to the 4.00% Debentures (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense at the contractual interest rate	$ 31,444	$ 18,411	$ 17,546
4.00% Debentures due 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense at the contractual interest rate	8,349
Amortization of debt discount	$ 4,154

The component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate caption: Noncash Interest Expense.

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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period.

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