When cutting a rabbet with a table saw what cut is made on the first pass?

When cutting a rabbet with a table saw, the first cut typically made is the deeper cut along the edge of the workpiece, which establishes the width of the rabbet. This is done by setting the blade height to the desired depth of the rabbet and running the workpiece along the fence to ensure a straight cut. After the first pass, a second cut is made to remove the material along the back edge of the rabbet, adjusting the fence accordingly to achieve the correct width.