EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic shares outstanding	111,964	116,567	112,979	116,190
Effect of stock plans	1,347	1,791	1,436	1,627
Diluted shares outstanding	113,311	118,358	114,415	117,817

The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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