To evaluate \( \cos 33^\circ \), we can use a calculator or a trigonometric table.
Calculating \( \cos 33^\circ \):
\[ \cos 33^\circ \approx 0.8387 \]
Rounding to the nearest hundredth:
\[ \cos 33^\circ \approx 0.84 \]
Thus, the final answer is:
\[ \cos 33^\circ \approx 0.84 \]