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competitions \ contests

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I'm often recommended by teachers to take part in art competitions\contests.

excuse me, which one is more formal and correct? thanks ^^
 
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They can both be used formally, so I think it's a matter of collocation, and I would go for 'competition'.;-)
 
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You're welcome.;-)
 
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