fundamental principles; main lines
outline; summary; general features
改革の大綱が閣議で決定された。
The outline of the reform was decided at a cabinet meeting.
大綱に沿って各省庁が具体策を練った。
Each ministry worked out specific measures in line with the basic framework.
教育改革の大綱を読んで今後の方針を理解した。
I read the education reform guidelines and came to understand the future direction.