Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award cliff vesting period.

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Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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Equity - Incentive Equity Awards - Additional Information (Detail) - Stock Incentive Plan 2020 - shares	Feb. 04, 2022	Jan. 10, 2022	Jun. 14, 2021	Jan. 04, 2021
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock units, Granted		81,082	218,000
Stock units, Vesting Period		3 years	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) \| Employees
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock units, Granted	5,987,500			3,265,700
Stock units, Vesting Period	3 years			3 years
Stock Options
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock options, Granted		103,569	278,271
Stock Options \| Employees
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock options, Granted	1,976,600			3,100,200
Stock units, Vesting Period	4 years			4 years
Stock units, Cliff Vesting Period	1 year			1 year
Performance-Based RSUs \| Employees
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock units, Granted	1,089,500			1,345,800