Read the dictionary definition of appearance. All definitions for this word.
1. the act of appearing in public view
1. the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
2. it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
2. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
1. they try to keep up appearances
2. that ceremony is just for show
3. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
4. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
5. a mental representation
1. I tried to describe his appearance to the police
6. the event of coming into sight