Terrae 3lectio
/ˈtɛr.aɪ ˈtrɪːˌlɛk.si.oʊ/ n.

1. “Grounded Selection.”
From Latin terrae (“of the earth; grounded, foundational”) and electio (“choice; discernment”).

2. A guiding principle of choosing what is solid, practical, and well-designed; making decisions rooted in reality rather than abstraction.

3. A philosophy of engineering and systems thinking focused on clarity, structure, and real-world usefulness.