Definition
The airspeed specified by the airplane's manufacturer for a particular phase of flight or maneuver, published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) or Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). On final approach, it is the manufacturer's published target approach speed for the airplane in its current configuration and weight, intended to provide an appropriate margin above stall while keeping the airplane controllable in the landing flare.
Plain English
The speed the company that built the airplane tells you to fly, written in the airplane's handbook. On final approach, it's the speed they've worked out as the right one for landing.
Context Anchor
You see this in the airplane flight manual or pilot's operating handbook when setting up for final approach and landing.
Why Pilots Care
Using these speeds keeps the aircraft within its certified performance envelope, reducing the chance of unstable approach or landing issues.
Intuition Check
Do not read "recommended" as a casual guess. In this context, it means the speed published by the airplane maker for that airplane and situation; unless other approved guidance applies, it is the speed to plan around.
Example Sentence 1
On short final, the pilot stabilized the airplane at the manufacturer's recommended airspeed listed in the POH for the current flap setting.
Example Sentence 2
The student checked the POH again to confirm the manufacturer's recommended airspeed before configuring for landing.