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Right-Of-Use Asset Amortization And Impairment

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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified restructuring cost.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges	$ 55,328	$ 76,753	$ 5,250
Restructuring charges	39,244	78,226	12,021
Right-of-use asset amortization and impairment	18,356	0	0
Release of lease liability	1,394	0	0
Avera
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges	15,400
Other Acquisitions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges	39,900
Singapore
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Gain or loss recognized upon sale of equipment held for sale		12,200
Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	31,200	39,100
Facilities and related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	3,000	35,800
Other exit-related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	3,500	2,000
Impairment of equipment and technology licenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	600	12,000
November 2016 and Other Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cumulative costs incurred			$ 95,600
November 2016 and Other Restructuring \| Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	0	0
November 2016 and Other Restructuring \| Facilities and related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	0	0
November 2016 and Other Restructuring \| Other exit-related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 0