Segment Disclosure - Reportable Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted operating income	$ 520,231	$ 360,225	$ 347,563
Stock compensation expense before taxes	155,001	140,032	108,294
Other income (expense), net	27,759	4,636	29,606
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted operating income	838,821	690,681	647,255
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible expense	(100,914)	(125,664)	(107,723)
Stock compensation expense before taxes	(155,001)	(140,032)	(108,294)
Other income (expense), net	$ (62,675)	$ (64,760)	$ (83,675)

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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