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Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 1,058,748	$ 1,274,588
Work in process	458,519	526,476
Finished goods	343,968	317,652
Inventories	$ 1,861,235	$ 2,118,716

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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