appearance

noun

1. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
2. the event of coming into sight
3. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
4. a mental representation"I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
5. the act of appearing in public view"the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"
6. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression"they try to keep up appearances"