How something looks before it hits puberty.
prepubertal preadolescent preteen
make an appearance
appearance
What does an at bat mean compared to a plate appearance
"Touch-me-not-appearance" of the cottage means "Move on we do not want you here"
aspecto = appearance
appearing on stage
The appearance of beauty to you.
Having the texture or appearance of leather that's what leathery mean.
dashing smatness, as in dress or appearance
Without the benefit of any context, the phrase itself could mean one of two things; (1) Either the requirement for the initial appearance is being waived altogether, - OR - (2) Although the initial appearance WILL take place, the requirement of your appearance at it is being waived.
To improve the appearance or efficiency of; modernize